Document Type

Article

Department

Obstetrics and Gynaecology (East Africa)

Abstract

Background: The contraceptive prevalence rate in Mozambique was estimated as 11.3% in the last Demographic and Health Survey. The impact of family planning (FP) on women’s health and on the reduction of maternal mortality is well known.

Methods: Acknowledging the importance of user satisfaction in the utilisation of health services, exit interviews were used to assess women’s satisfaction with FP services in Mozambique. The survey, conducted in 174 health facilities, was representative at the national level, covered all provinces, and both urban and rural areas.

Results: Overall, 86% of respondents were satisfied with FP services, but issues such as insufficient supplies of oral contraceptives and the low quality of healthcare provider/client interactions were given as reasons for women’s dissatisfaction.

Conclusion: Defined actions at the level of health service provision are needed to tackle the identified issues and ensure improved satisfaction with, and better utilisation of, FP services in Mozambique.

Comments

This work was published before the author joined Aga Khan University.

Publication (Name of Journal)

Journal of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care

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